Dive into the chilling atmosphere of land with Johanna Mo’s *The Shadow Lily*, the second installment in the acclaimed *Island Murders* series. Detective Hanna Duncker, still grappling with her father’s dark legacy, faces a perplexing new case: a missing father and son. As Hanna investigates, she uncovers unsettling links to her family’s past, blurring the lines between old crimes and present dangers. A compelling Nordic Noir thriller filled with intricate plot twists and evocative descriptions of the Swedish landscape, *The Shadow Lily* explores themes of family secrets, guilt, and redemption. Perfect for fans of atmospheric mysteries and complex characters, this book will keep you guessing until the very end.
The Shadow Lily: A Novel (The Island Murders)
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“Elegant, gripping, and intricate, The Shadow Lily is a mystery the way P.D. James wrote mysteries: with depth and real humanity. I loved spending time with Detective Hanna Duncker on an island off the coast of Sweden—Oland is as chilling and atmospheric as Ann Cleeves’s Shetland.” Flynn Berry, author of the New York Times Bestseller Northern Spy
Its a race against time as an island searches for a murderer and a missing child
Small-town police detective Hanna Duncker has a past. Her deceased father was convicted of murder and arson long ago, and she has taken up residence and resumed her police career in her hometown after his death. She and her partner Erik Lindgren are called to investigate the disappearance of a father and his infant son from their home while his wife was away on a weekend trip. As the investigation unfolds, Hanna makes a breakthrough in her ongoing private investigation of her fathers crimes: a discovery that could change everything she thought she’d learned so far.
In The Shadow Lily, Johanna Mos follow-up to The Night Singer, we find Hanna even further entangled in the web of relationships and partial truths that trapped her father for well over a decade. Are guilt and innocence as definite as they seem? And can she handle yet another unravelling of her familys story?
Dive into the atmospheric and suspenseful world of land, Sweden, with Johanna Mo's gripping novel, *The Shadow Lily: A Novel (The Island Murders)*. This haunting thriller, a worthy successor to *The Night Singer*, plunges Detective Hanna Duncker into a complex web of secrets, disappearances, and long-buried family history. Hanna, haunted by her father's legacy as a convicted murderer and arsonist, has returned to her hometown seeking solace and a fresh start. But the past refuses to stay buried. When a father and his infant son vanish without a trace, leaving behind a distraught wife, Hanna and her partner Erik Lindgren find themselves in a race against time to unravel the mystery. As the investigation intensifies, Hanna simultaneously pursues her own private quest a deeper exploration into the circumstances surrounding her father's crimes. Each clue she unearths chips away at the foundations of her understanding, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about her family and the tight-knit island community. land, with its stark beauty and windswept landscapes, becomes a character in its own right, its isolation amplifying the sense of unease and suspicion. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken secrets and hidden connections, where the line between guilt and innocence blurs with every passing day. Johanna Mo masterfully crafts a multi-layered narrative that explores themes of family, loyalty, justice, and the enduring power of the past. Hanna Duncker is a compelling and complex protagonist, battling her own demons while striving to uncover the truth in a world where appearances can be deceiving. Prepare to be captivated by Mo's evocative prose, intricate plot twists, and the haunting beauty of the Swedish island setting. *The Shadow Lily* is perfect for fans of Nordic Noir and anyone who enjoys a suspenseful and thought-provoking mystery with a strong sense of place. This novel will stay with you long after you turn the final page, prompting you to ponder the nature of truth, the weight of family secrets, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book offers a reading experience that is both thrilling and deeply human. Perfect for readers seeking a sophisticated and immersive mystery, The Shadow Lily confirms Johanna Mo's place as a rising star in the world of crime fiction. As Flynn Berry, author of the New York Times Bestseller *Northern Spy*, aptly puts it: "Elegant, gripping, and intricate, The Shadow Lily is a mystery the way P.D. James wrote mysteries: with depth and real humanity...Oland is as chilling and atmospheric as Ann Cleeves's Shetland."
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| ISBN-10 | 0143136690 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780143136699 |
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| Pages | 432 |
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| Weight | 354 |
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